East Village:The Astor Center will host "Time Travel Happy Hour: Noir Drinks" on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event features classic Noir drinks like the King’s Peg cocktail, whiskey and brandy tastings, and bartending tips. Purchase tickets today and receive two for the price of one. [Grub Street]

Flatiron: Stop by the sandwich counter on the second floor of Kalustyan's. Bionic Bites recommends the mujadara sandwich, a pita stuffed with a mash of lentils and roasted onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini. [Bionic Bites]